Drinking at work can be a serious problem, and it can lead to a range of negative consequences for both the employees and the organization. From the impaired judgment and reduced productivity to increased absenteeism and the potential for accidents, alcohol use at work can cause a damaging ripple effect. When someone is struggling with…
Drug and alcohol abuse is a significant problem that has far-reaching consequences for both individuals and society as a whole. The abuse of drugs and alcohol by doctors and other health professionals, however, comes with its own set of consequences. In addition to the negative effects on the individual doctor’s health and profession, there is…
You’ve worked hard to succeed in your profession. Now, a chemical dependency threatens to take it all away. However, there’s hope. Our executive rehab programs in Tampa, FL offer treatments for professionals that can turn things around. If you or someone close to you is struggling with addiction in the workplace, reach out to our…
Doctors have the highest rate of addiction out of all other professionals. More than 100,000 doctors in the United States struggle with drug abuse or addiction, and the most common drug of choice is a narcotic — oxycodone or fentanyl. Do you need to learn more about partial hospitalization for health professionals in Tampa? Call…
A significant number of doctors, nurses, and physicians are likely to struggle with addiction at some point in their careers. As such, medical professionals struggle with alcohol abuse and addiction at rates that are similar to, or slightly higher than, the general public. There are certainly a wide-ranging set of problems associated with having a…
It may be surprising to learn that doctors are at increased risk of alcohol addiction or substance abuse. While medical settings are characteristically intense, the spread of COVID-19 and the ongoing pandemic has over-extended an already strained medical system. This strain results in greater pressures on doctors and other medical professionals. Rising cases of alcohol…
Professionals struggling with addiction need help just like anyone else. More and more addiction treatment centers have begun offering treatment for professionals. The specialized care and unique approach in these programs give professionals the best chance at experiencing life transformation that shatters the bonds of addiction. Finding the right drug treatment for professionals is the…
No one would argue nurses have an extremely challenging job – the high levels of work-related stress they face combined with daily exposure to sickness, death and trauma… No wonder one published study showed 22% of nurses (more than 1 in 5) were found to demonstrate symptoms of PTSD.[1] It’s also no wonder the stress…
Substance Abusing or Addicted Healthcare Workers Spawn Recommendation of Random Drug Testing, Expanded Treatment Services Given the potential for doctors, nurses and other healthcare workers to have substance abuse or addiction issues (a.k.a. substance use disorders), many have suggested the need for enforced random drug testing of hospital staff, as well as expanding supportive addiction…
When healthcare workers become dependent upon the very drugs intended to help their patients, disaster is right around the corner. And the problem is not limited to just a few doctors and nurses addicted to painkillers. Indeed, survey results indicate 1 out of 10 healthcare workers (10%) will experience substance abuse or addiction issues during…